A car provided by a company for temporary paid use.
rent a car
To pay a company to use a car temporarily.
reservation
An arrangement made in advance to rent a vehicle.
ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən
rental desk
The counter where a customer completes a car rental.
rental company
The business that provides the car for hire.
pickup instructions
Directions from the company for collecting the reserved car.
driver's license
An official document that shows you may drive a car.
passport
An official travel document used to identify a renter.
ˈpæsˌpɔrt
credit card
A payment card often required to secure a rental.
deposit
An amount the company may temporarily hold or charge as security during the rental.
dɪˈpɑzɪt
rental agreement
The document that states the terms of a car rental.
basic model
A simple car option with standard features.
vehicle
A machine, such as a car, used to transport people or goods.
ˈviːəkəl
automatic transmission
A transmission that changes gears without the driver doing it.
manual transmission
A transmission where the driver changes gears by hand.
How much is it per day?
A question used to ask for the daily rental price.
child car seat
A safety seat designed for a child travelling in the car.
keys
The items used to lock, unlock, and start the car.
kiːz
pick up
To collect the rental car from the company.
return
To bring the rented car back to the company.
rɪˈtɝn
drop off
To leave the rental car at its return location.
return time
The agreed time for bringing the car back.
rental office
An office where customers arrange or collect car rentals.
parking area
The place where rental cars are parked or returned.
parking garage
A multilevel building where rental cars may be parked.
car rental sign
An airport sign that directs passengers to car-rental services.
condition report
A record showing the car's condition before rental use.
take photos
To use a camera or phone to document the car's condition.
damage
Harm to the car's body, glass, or interior.
ˈdæmɪdʒ
scratch
A thin mark made on the surface of a car.
skrætʃ
dent
A hollow mark caused by an impact on a car.
dɛnt
windshield
The large front window of a car.
ˈwɪndˌʃiːld
odometer
The dashboard display that shows the car's total distance.
oʊˈdɑmɪtər
fuel
The gasoline or diesel needed to run the rental car.
ˈfjuːəl
fill up
To put enough fuel in the car to fill its tank.
gas station
A place where drivers buy fuel for cars.
full tank
A fuel tank filled to its maximum level.
Where do I return the car?
A question used to ask for the correct return location.
insurance
Financial protection for specified loss or damage during rental.
ɪnˈʃʊrəns
Is insurance included?
A question used to ask whether the quoted price includes insurance.
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